SM’Ville Man Arrested On Drugs, Weapons Charges

A St. Martinville man was arrested on multiple drug charges Thursday following a fight and a foot chase.

St. Martinville Police Chief Calder Hebert reported 28-year-old Jeremy Fontenette was arrested for his second arrest for drug offenses this year.

Hebert said police responded to a call regarding a fight in progress on Perkins Street. Once police arrived on scene Fontenette fled the area on foot. With police engaging in a short foot pursuit, Fontenette threw several items, including narcotics, to the ground.

Jeremy Fontenette Mugshot SMPD

Once police stopped Fontenette, he wa arrested on the following charges.